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Dear Heritage Academy Maricopa Families,
We would like to inform you of upcoming changes to our driveline procedures and scholar parking. Our neighbors at the Catholic Church will be hosting a carnival over the next two weeks, which will impact our normal parking operations. Please note: The Cell Phone/Gravel Lot will be closed from April 28 through May 9. Please review the following information carefully to ensure a smooth drop-off and pick-up experience during this time.
Temporary Closure of the Cell Phone/Gravel Lot
During this time, the cell phone/gravel lot located near the Catholic Church will be closed for both drop-off, pick-up, and parking.
Driveline Instructions
- Drivers may enter the main driveline beginning at 3:20 PM.
- Please do not arrive before 3:20 PM to help us maintain traffic flow and minimize disruption.
- Do not park in the neighborhood near the school, as this may inconvenience local residents.
Scholar Parking Adjustments
- Scholars who usually park in the cell phone lot should now park on the south side of the Catholic Church.
- An updated parking map is attached for your reference.
- Scholars may enter the school through the back gate during this period.
- Please remind your scholar that they are guests on church property and should treat the area with respect at all times.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep our campus safe and organized.
Kind Regards,
Heritage Academy Maricopa Administration
Heritage Standard means: no sleeveless, midriff, or low-cut shirts; shorts must be 4″ from the middle of the knee and skirts must come to the middle of the knee; no pants or shorts that are ripped, torn or frayed; no leggings; no inappropriate slogans or symbols on the clothing; and NO SLIPPERS or CROCS.
If a scholar is wearing inappropriate clothing, they will be dress coded and will need to change into uniforms we have on hand in the office.
PRINCIPALS’ DAY – MAY 1ST
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 5 – MAY 8
If your scholar currently has a D or F in any of their classes, we are recommending Summer School.
Click HERE to sign up for online HS Edgenuity
Click HERE to sign up for on campus JH courses
Summer School Courses are payable in the MySchoolBucks school store.
Is your scholar moving or transferring to another school next year? If you haven’t already done so, please complete the
WITHDRAWAL FORM.
We will process the required paperwork and let you know when it is ready.
***FINAL WEEK FOR CEREAL DRIVE***
Our National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a Cereal Drive!
All proceeds to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank
ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT ON THE FRANCE/SPAIN TOUR!!
There are only four spots remaining for the Spring Break 2026 trip to France and Spain!
Join your chaperones Mrs. Titus and Mrs. Licon on a tour of Southern France and San Sebastian, Spain! There is a $200 discount if you enroll prior to April 30th. Email Mrs. Licon at sherrie.lico@
4/26 – Ms. Bocchinfuso
5/6 – Mrs. Huff
Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Tuesday, April 8th, we celebrated a major milestone with the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Performing Arts Center. Held during lunch, the event featured an inspiring speech by Mrs. Titus, who shared heartfelt words about this long-awaited moment. Mrs. Titus and Mr. Daniels officially broke ground with the ceremonial shovels, marking the start of a new chapter. A drone captured a group photo of everyone in attendance, and participants wrote notes for a time capsule to preserve memories for the future. The day wrapped up with a lively kickball game and sweet treats—cotton candy courtesy of the History department!
As the school year draws to an end, our 8th grade scholars have been pouring their hearts and creativity into a cherished tradition: our end of the school year scrapbook. This is a wide collection of personalized “I Am” poems. Each scholar has their own personalized poem and scrapbook page which showcases who they are. These poems are deeply personal and unique. The impact doesn’t stop in 8th grade, this scrapbook becomes a time capsule for all to enjoy. Some scholars have made a cover for the scrapbook but very few will be chosen to represent the class scrapbook. Stay tuned to see the scrapbook come to life and showcase our amazing and unique 8th grade scholars. – Written by Sienna Hunt and Jazlyn Carpenter
Our Earth Day “Chalk the Walk” event, hosted by Scholar Council, was a vibrant celebration of creativity and sustainability! Students filled the sidewalks with colorful, inspiring messages and artwork honoring our planet. Huge thanks to Scholar Council for organizing such a fun and successful event!
Freshmen Night for the Class of 2029 was a blast!
8th Grade Scholars kicked off their high school journey with a night full of energy and excitement — from “Minute to Win It” games and a wild mattress race to Get-to-Know-You Bingo, raffles, and plenty of pizza! The Dual Enrollment presentation gave students a great head start on planning their future, and everyone left with new friends and big smiles. HUGE THANKS to Ms. Bocchinfuso, and our amazing Admin team, Scholar Council, and PTO for putting together such a fun and welcoming event!
Our JH Scholar Council spent two weeks hand making over 100 dog toys from used t-shirts. They were able to take and donate them to the Maricopa Animal Hospital.
HERITAGE ACADEMY ATHLETICS
Please send Sports Submissions for the newsletter to thoffman@heritageacademyaz.com. We would love to highlight our scholar athletes!
SPORTS SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED HERE WHEN AVAILABLE
Our 2025-2026 DRAFT Calendar is now available CLICK HERE
ARE YOU RECEIVING OUR TEXT MESSAGES??
The only way to receive TEXT MESSAGES from the school (safety alerts, school closings, event notifications, and more) is to opt-in to allow this service.
To Opt-In: Text “Y or “Yes” to 67587
You are able to opt-in or out at any time.
See flyer below for additional details.
COLLEGE CORNER
Heritage Academy offers advising to every scholar on campus. Mrs. Bocchinfuso will coach them along their college prep path, get them enrolled in college while in high school, and set up for future success!
Parents and scholars….. Do you have questions regarding college or high school planning?
Below is a list of topics that you may want to consider.
- High school course selection
- Early College Program – Dual enrollment, AP & CLEP
- Earning an Associates Degree at Heritage Academy
- ACT/SAT/PSAT (Which test and when?)
- Financial Aid (Scholarships, Grants, Loans & FAFSA)
To schedule your appointment with Michele Bocchinfuso, please visit: https://calendar.app.google/75WKneekcUckLS3v8
If you would like to share any community events happening, please email them to thoffman@heritageacademyaz.com.
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